Calvary Center for Culture and Community

	Congregations Calvary is home to diverse congregations, offering worship services and important social programs such as Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous. Learn more about these congregations by clicking the links below. Calvary United Methodist Church Grace Chapel Pentecostal Church Kol Tzedek West Philadelphia Synagogue Thompson Temple of Faith West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship	Worship comes in many forms at CCCC.
	*Calvary United Methodist Church* The Calvary United Methodist congregation has a religious tradition which has often been at the cutting edge of its denomination. Of the tens of thousands of Methodist churches, Calvary was sixth to become a reconciling congregation (open to LGBT community), a milestone only achieved by 400 Methodist churches nationally. It was an early incubator for what was to become called feminist theology with two in-house pastors contributing seminal works on the subject. The congregation is notable for its racial, ethnic and economic diversity and stands as a model for the surrounding community, which itself is exceptional in this respect. The Methodist congregation supports twelve step programs including Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous. It also supports interfaith services, a food referral service, prayer groups, Sunday school, bible studies and book studies. The congregation supports the LGBT community in several ways, hosting community activities and sponsoring events and legislation on their behalf. It also sponsors a weekly food referral service. For Calvary United Methodist Church's vision statement, click here. Calvary United Methodist Church is a member of the Southeastern District of the Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference. Pastor is Rev. Joy Bagwell. Services are held at 11:00AM every Sunday morning in the chapel. Children's Church and Sunday School are a distinct part of the worship service. Bible studies are held on Tuesday evenings at 7PM in the church office. The choir practices at 6:30 on Thursday evenings. Visit Calvary United Methodist Church's Web site. Contact Calvary United Methodist Church. Top of page	Calvary United Methodist is always open to the community. Come join us!
	Grace Chapel Pentecostal Church More information coming soon. For immediate assistance, contact CCCC. Top of page
	West Philadelphia Synagogue Kol Tzedek, which translates into English as "Voice of Justice", was formed by Student Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann and a dedicated group of volunteers who are determined to support active Jewish life in West Philadelphia. The synagogue meets at CCCC and offers a full program of activities, including religious services, cultural events, and adult Education classes. The synagogue also has a weekly religious education program for children, the Kol Tzedek Torah school. Our Mission: Kol Tzedek is a Reconstructionist Synagogue committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We cultivate the opportunity for people to experience Judaism through prayer, education, spirituality, and Jewish activism. We are dedicated to community building and tikkun olam, both within and beyond our local neighborhood. Contact: Student Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann Rabbi@kol-tzedek.org 215-747-3697 Visit our Web site: www.kol-tzedek.org Top of page
	Thompson Temple of Faith More information coming soon. For immediate assistance, contact CCCC. Top of page
	West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship Rooted in the Anabaptist experience of the Protestant Reformation, we at West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship stress community, peacemaking, believers baptism, and following the teachings of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Although we identify ourselves as Mennonite, only about 30 percent of us are from Mennonite backgrounds, while the rest of us come from a variety of religious traditions -- Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish -- or none at all. We are Americans of European, African, and Asian ancestries, and also international people here for work or study. We are students, teachers, social workers, homemakers, parachurch workers, missionaries, artists, construction workers, computer programmers, health-care workers, and other professionals. Our common faith in God through Jesus Christ binds us together. We are currently working toward greater involvement with our community at the city and neighborhood levels. Contact: Administrative Assistant 215-729-2050 E-mail Web site Top of page